RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- PICU

Geisinger•Danville, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for its 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The unit has 12 private and 2 semi-private beds, and nurse-to-patient ratios depend on acuity, ranging from 1:1 to 1:3. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week in 12-hour day/night rotation shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.), with every other weekend and holiday required. Scheduling uses shared four-week schedule blocks. The nurse performs assessments and provides direct patient care in accordance with scope of practice, unit standards, and organizational policies. Responsibilities include addressing the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families; coordinating and evaluating plans of care; providing education and discharge planning; collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues; and contributing to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice. The role includes a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Work 36 hours per week in 12-hour day/night rotation shifts.
Work every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care, including patient and family education, attention to family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the use of evidence-based practice.
Work as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Shared governance structure for nurses.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of $21,500 for eligible candidates.
Relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.